Publisher Capcom has announced that Monster Hunter Wilds will have an open beta test from October 28 to 30 for PlayStation Plus members on PlayStation 5. It will then run from October 31 to November 3 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam. Cross-play will also be supported. Additionally, the game’s fifth trailer dubbed “The Black Flame,” was also released. The trailer introduces several locations in the new Oilwell Basin ecosystem, a dangerous territory defined by the bubbling oil wells for which it is named. Monster Hunter Wilds will launch on February 28, 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.
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The Oilwell Basin is a dangerous territory defined by the bubbling oil wells for which it is named. This terrain is known to erupt into raging flames during a period of Inclemency known as the Firespring. The newly revealed Brute Wyvern Rompopolo prowls within areas blanketed in a deep oil silt. This fearsome predator expels a toxic gas from its tongue to weaken its prey before using its tail to inject gas into the tar blanketing the ground causing bubbling eruptions. Rompopolo often finds itself battling for territory against roaming Ajarakan, another previously unseen monster that calls this region home. This red-hot Fanged Beast rubs its thick shell to cover itself in a sweltering armor. Amidst this incredibly harsh, ever-changing environment, the skilled craftsman village of Azuz grew around a massive central forge. While the local artisans and fearsome wildlife struggle to survive, a mysterious monster known to locals as the “Black Flame” lurks deep beneath the basin.
Following the exciting new trailer, Tsujimoto revealed that eager hunters can soon experience Monster Hunter Wilds at home for the first time by participating in an Open Beta Test across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam with cross-play supported between all platforms. Participants will also receive a special bonus Pendant to decorate their weapons or Seikret mount alongside a helpful item pack in the full release of Monster Hunter Wilds.
The Open Beta Test will include three separate experiences: the complete character creation tool with character creation data that will be transferable to the full game upon release, a Story Trial, and the free-roaming Doshaguma Hunt. In the Story Trial, players can experience the opening cutscene of the game along with basic tutorials while hunting a Chatacabra, while in the Doshaguma Hunt, players can pursue the Alpha of a Doshaguma pack or explore the Windward Plains. Both the Story Trial and Doshaguma Hunt can be experienced solo, or players can use an SOS flare to create a party of up to four players online or call in assistance from NPC Support Hunters.
The Monster Hunter Wilds Open Beta Test will take place at the following times for each platform:
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A Nintendo Switch trailer was also released.
According to SteamDB.
An announcement trailer was also released.